Job Description
Job Description
Chemical Blender- Plainfield, IN
Schedule: 1st shift | Monday – Friday | 7:00am – 3:30pm
Pay: $25 - $30/hr (based on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Chemical Blender to join our manufacturing team in Plainfield, IN. In this advanced-level role, you will perform complex blending and mixing operations, support bottling line needs, and ensure all production activities meet safety, quality, and performance standards. You will also play a key leadership role—mentoring junior operators, optimizing processes, and partnering closely with Production, QA, and Supervisors.
If you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and have strong experience with chemical batch building, this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make an impact.
Primary Objectives
- Lead complex or high-risk blending and mixing operations involving multi-step or precision processes.
- Optimize batch performance and troubleshoot deviations or inconsistencies.
- Support new product scale-ups and assist with process validation activities.
- Mentor Operators I & II; provide training support and conduct procedural audits.
- Recommend process improvements, workflow enhancements, and equipment upgrades.
Major Responsibilities
- Keep bottling lines supplied with accurate, on-time batches.
- Meet daily production goals with high accuracy and zero errors.
- Ensure compliance with all written procedures, SOPs, and safety protocols.
- Coordinate and prioritize work with the Supervisor or Team Lead.
- Foster a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Report out-of-spec batches and work with QA to resolve issues.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping and adhere to 5S standards.
Specific Duties
- Follow all mixing instructions precisely—no unauthorized changes to procedures.
- Ensure tanks, pumps, tools, and equipment are properly cleaned to minimize contamination.
- Recognize bottlenecks in real time and proactively shift resources to maintain workflow.
- Execute 5S standards and help maintain an organized, safe work environment.
- Promote and follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and general Manufacturing policies.
Job Requirements
- Experience in chemical batch mixing experience is preferred, but not required.
- Proficient with chemical batching equipment, tools, and processes.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong attention to detail and clear written/verbal communication skills.
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible and able to adapt to changes in direction or priority.
- Knowledge of proper bonding/grounding procedures to avoid static discharge.
- Understanding of safe handling practices for hazardous materials (HazMat).
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Training, skill development, and career advancement opportunities
Company DescriptionKelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.
Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Company Description
Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.\r\n\r\nSince inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.\r\n\r\nKelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.